[TheForge] Smithing Question

[Dan Tull]

Hold downs don't work. Piece is cold before you can get it locked.
Treadle hammer is a great solution.


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From: "Woolley" <wjec at verizon.net>
To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 10:03 PM
Subject: [TheForge] Smithing Question


Greetings,

I was making leaves the other day from 1/2" round stock.  Small ivy leaf 
shape.  When it came time to vein, I used a helper stand to hold the work 
across the anvil to use the hammer and veining tool without holding the 
piece.  Although fairly stable, I found the piece jumping around a bit under 
blows from a 3 lb hammer.  I've seen designs for spring type hold downs that 
drape over the work on the anvil.  What are some of the common methods or 
devices that some of you more experienced smiths are using?  Any good 
reference material?  Thanks.

Regards,
Bill Woolley
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